A Holiday Story- Winning Game Shot by Adam

With the high school, college and finally the NBA basketball season under way, speed trainer, Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, shares the excitement of a game winning shot he made during one of his high school games. This shot did not happen until the last second of a second overtime!
To read about this game thriller, click here: A Holiday Story- Winning Game Shot by Adam

Workout Of Recently Traded Chris Paul

With the recent trade of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, Columbus, Ohio, speed trainer, Adam Kessler, takes a look at a workout of Paul's. For those that are unaware, Paul had a fairly big knee injury in 2010, that resulted in arthroscopic surgery to remove a torn meniscus. In spite of that, Paul is still quite the player. The workout found was from Paul's second year in the NBA. There are a couple of good exercises that Adam will most likely be incorporating into his training program. To read about Chris Paul's knee injury and this workout click here: Workout Of Recently Traded Chris Paul

Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Ohio State's sophomore basketball star, Jared Sullinger may be having back spasms, but the root cause of his problem is actually plantar fasciitis. Since everything in the body is linked, and because of the pain from the plantar fasciitis in his foot, Sullinger's body is compensating in other ways, thus causing the pain/spasms he is suffering from in his back. Today, Columbus, Ohio speed trainer, Adam Kessler, gives some insight into the cause of plantar fasciitis as well as some ways to treat the problem if you are suffering from this often, very painful, foot problem. To read todays blog, click here: Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

Should You Do Sprints or Endurance Runs For Off-Season Football Conditioning

With the current football season completed for high school athletes, and nearing completion for college players, you might be wondering what your workout should focus on in preparation for next season. Speed trainer, Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, was recently asked whether endurance runs or sprints would be a better conditioning program for off-season football training.
Since it is only December, the focus is obviously different than if it were June. If you are a football player and would like to see what Adam's recommendations are, click here: Should You Do Sprints or Endurance Runs For Off-Season Football Conditioning

Speed And Strength Training for Whitewater Canoe Slalom

Adam Kessler, a speed trainer in Columbus, Ohio, was recently contacted and hired, via email, by an Australian athlete to develop a speed and strength program for his sport of whitewater canoe slalom. This athlete has two big events in February that could earn him a spot on the National team and possibly the Olympics. Adam developed a program to get this athlete stronger and faster; especially working hard on strengthening the core and lower back while incorporating anaerobic conditioning. If you would like to read about the program Adam developed for this whitewater canoe slalom athlete, click here: Speed And Strength Training for Whitewater Canoe Slalom

A Tennis Conditioning Workout For The Off-Season

If you are a tennis player, have you stopped to evaluate where you need to make improvements before next season arrives? Speed trainer, Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, is here to help you with your speed, agility, and overall fitness level before your next season begins. As a tennis player, you need to try to balance the strength on both sides of the body; get a strong core and legs that are not only strong, but also flexible. Flexibility is key, not only in the lower extremities, but the upper body as well. To read more about an off-season conditioning program with Adam, click here: A Tennis Conditioning Workout For The Off-Season

Speed Program Secret Strength Exercises For Your Program

Today, Columbus, Ohio, speed trainer, Adam Kessler talks about 4 "secret" strength exercises he has athletes incorporate into their workout routine to complement their speed training program.
These may not be truly "secret" exercises, but are ones that Adam has found to be beneficial to his athletes training. Although many speed and strength training coaches are guarded when it comes to sharing their "secret" or favorite exercises for speed and/or strength training, you can click here to see the exercises Adam uses: Speed Program Secret Strength Exercises For Your Program